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India targets boosting exports from north-eastern region

India is pushing Bangladesh for keeping its land ports open to facilitate easy entry of products from the north-eastern states, officials said.The idea is to boost exports from India's lagging north-eastern region."In my opinion, easing of port restrictions at the key trading points would be extremely helpful ...," Indian commerce...

A CNG-driven auto-rickshaw plying the Dhaka University campus

A CNG-driven auto-rickshaw plying the Dhaka University campus on Saturday carrying greenery at the top of its roof to make the people aware about environment — FE Photo by Shafiqul Alam

Some mistakes may occur in anti-drug drive: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said on Saturday that one or two mistakes might occur during the ongoing anti-narcotics drive, reports UNB."It's a huge drive, one or two mistakes can occur during it," the minister said in reference to recent outcry over the death of a ward councillor.Talking...

Japan intends to confirm over $ 1.83b in aid next week

FHM Humayan KabirJapan is likely to confirm a US$ 1.83 billion in aid for Bangladesh next week, officials said Saturday.The money from the country's largest bilateral development partner is meant to bankroll six development projects.Finance ministry officials said the Japan International Cooperation agency (JICA) is expected to sign a deal...

Govt extends timeline to June 30

FE ReportThe government has further extended the current condensate allocation timeline to the privately-owned petrochemical refineries to June 30.The Energy and Mineral Resources Division (EMRD) under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources (MPEMR) in a meeting last week extended the timeline.The meeting also decided to allocate 500 tonnes...

Magistrate to probe Ekramul's death, says home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said on Saturday that a magistrate has been appointed to probe the death of Teknaf municipal ward councillor Ekramul Haque, reports UNB.He also said the magistrate would submit a report based on his findings.Then appropriate steps will be taken by his ministry, he added.The minister...

TCB truck sale is a rare sight in some city areas

Consumers hardly found any dealers selling commodities at subsidised rates under a government programme in some areas in the city over the past week.Consumers said in the absence of dealers in those areas they could not purchase essential commodities over the last week.The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) started selling...